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Youths gather in China's Fujian to build new bridges of Sino-U.S. friendship

STORY: Youths gather in China's Fujian to build new bridges of Sino-U.S. friendship SHOOTING TIME: June 25-26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of youths at "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" 2. various of the event 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TORIN SAMPLES, Student from the University of Washington, the U.S. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JENNIFER LEE, Medical student from the University of Michigan, the U.S. 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNE WEN, American student at Peking University 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): LONDON THOMAS, American high school student from Washington State, the U.S. 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): LOU KOHLER VOINOV, American student studying at Tsinghua University 8. various of Kuliang 9. various of the event 10. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MAYA TAN, Student from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, the U.S. 11. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): SOPHIA DATTA, American student studying at Tsinghua University STORYLINE: Ab

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New quality productive forces draw attention at Summer Davos

STORY: New quality productive forces draw attention at Summer Davos SHOOTING TIME: June 25-26, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2024 Summer Davos 2. STANDUP (English): ZHANG NAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GAO HAICHUN, Board member, Trinasolar 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JEREMY JURGENS, Managing Director, World Economic Forum (WEF) 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AMIT SEVAK, CEO, Education Testing Service (ETS) of USA STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG NAN, Xinhua correspondent "China is striving to foster and strengthen new quality productive forces, so as to accelerate the creation of new dynamics for high-quality development. What does it mean for the country and what could it bring to the world?" First introduced in 2023, new quality productive forces refer to advanced productivity freed from the traditional economic growth mode and productivity development paths. It features high-tech, high efficiency and

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From AI to new energy vehicles, China's emerging industries a boon for the world

STORY: From AI to new energy vehicles, China's emerging industries a boon for the world SHOOTING TIME: June 25/27, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): MU XUYAO, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DIMITRI DE BOER, Chief Representative for China, ClientEarth 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ESPEN MEHLUM, Head of Energy Transition Intelligence and Regional Acceleration at World Economic Forum 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MICHAEL HILLARY, Group Executive for Financing Operations, Development Bank of Southern Africa 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SALIM HODALI PINILLA, Chief Retail, Bank of Palestine STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): MU XUYAO, Xinhua correspondent "From artificial intelligence to electric vehicles, China's progress made in science and technology and green transformation has impressed many participants at the Summer Davos. What could the country's technological advancement and high-quality development bring to the world?

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ICRC provides food supplements to children affected by conflict in Cameroon

STORY: ICRC provides food supplements to children affected by conflict in Cameroon SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:53 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Makary Integrated Health Center 2. various of Inna Abaicho and her son 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): INNA ABAICHO, Mother of a malnourished child 4. various of Abanchime Kachalla 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ABANCHIME KACHALLA, chief of Makary Integrated Health Center 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): JOSEPHINE GUINA'A, Supervisor of malnutrition ward at Makary Integrated Health Center STORYLINE: It dawned bright and sunny in Makary locality of Cameroon's Far North region. Inna Abaicho was among the first to arrive with her son at Makary Integrated Health Center. The child is 14 months but looks skinny because of poor nutrition. Malnutrition comes with symptoms involving weight loss, reduced appetite, and tiredness and the boy shows such signs. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): INNA ABAICHO, Mother of a malnourished child "I

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Indonesian woman embraces rural life in China

STORY: Indonesian woman embraces rural life in China SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:48 LOCATION: HENGSHUI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Cuianpu Village and Yang Shuxian 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG SHUXIAN, Indonesian woman living in Cuianpu Village in Hebei 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG SHUXIAN, Indonesian woman living in Cuianpu Village in Hebei 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YANG SHUXIAN, Indonesian woman living in Cuianpu Village in Hebei 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): YANG SHUXIAN, Indonesian woman living in Cuianpu Village in Hebei STORYLINE: In Cuianpu Village, Anping County in north China's Hebei Province, 33-year-old Indonesian woman Yang Shuxian skillfully works with her husband Wang Qin in their factory, producing wire mesh. Yang Shuxian, an Indonesian Chinese from Pontianak in West Kalimantan province, married Wang Qin in 2018 and moved to China afterward. Six years later, she has fully integrated into this typical northern Chinese village an

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PepsiCo Greater China CEO confident in long-term development of Chinese market

STORY: PepsiCo Greater China CEO confident in long-term development of Chinese market SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:22 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of PepsiCo's plant 2. various of the Summer Davos 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ANNE TSE, CEO of PepsiCo Greater China Region and Chief Consumer Officer of PepsiCo APAC 4. various of China 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ANNE TSE, CEO of PepsiCo Greater China Region and Chief Consumer Officer of PepsiCo APAC 2. various of ground-breaking ceremony of PepsiCo's food production base in Xi'an 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ANNE TSE, CEO of PepsiCo Greater China Region and Chief Consumer Officer of PepsiCo APAC STORYLINE: CEO of PepsiCo Greater China and Chief Consumer Officer of PepsiCo APAC Anne Tse has expressed her company's commitment to the long-term development of the Chinese market. In an interview with Xinhua during the 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, Tse says

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Over 200 experts gather in Poland for World Canals Conference 2024

STORY: Over 200 experts gather in Poland for World Canals Conference 2024 SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:49 LOCATION: BYDGOSZCZ, Poland CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHARON LEIGHTON, President of Inland Waterways International(IWI) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG HUIJUN, Deputy Secretary-General of World Historic and Cultural Canal Cities Cooperation Organization (WCCO) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): DENG QING, Honorary Secretary-General of World Historic and Cultural Canal Cities Cooperation Organization (WCCO) 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DAVID EDWARDS-MAY, Editor-in-chief of Inland Waterways International (IWI) STORYLINE: Over 200 global experts, scientists and entrepreneurs convened on Monday for World Canals Conference 2024 in the inland port city of Bydgoszcz, northern Poland. This event coincided with the 250th anniversary of the completion of Bydgoszcz Canal, Poland's oldest navigable inland waterway. The anniversary c

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Direct flights resume between Beijing, Prague

STORY: Direct flights resume between Beijing, Prague SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Prague CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Hainan Airlines aircraft touching down in Prague 2. various of Prague 3. various of the passengers 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JIRI POS, Chief executive officer of the Prague Airport 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU ZHENG, Chinese passenger STORYLINE: A Hainan Airlines aircraft touched down in Prague on Monday morning, marking the resumption of direct flights between the capital cities of China and the Czech Republic. Jiri Pos, chief executive officer of the Prague Airport, said, "We have trust in the potential of the market in both directions. Together with Hainan Airlines, we are building a bridge." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JIRI POS, Chief executive officer of the Prague Airport "We are extremely happy about this re-reopening of direct route between Beijing and Prague. We believe that the improvement of capacity on the air fl

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Chinese technology helps boost green energy usage in Kenyan refugee camp

STORY: Chinese technology helps boost green energy usage in Kenyan refugee camp SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:49 LOCATION: KAKUMA, Kenya CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of solar panels 2. various of Kakuma refugee camp 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VASCO HAMISI, Entrepreneur 4. various of solar panels 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): VASCO HAMISI, Entrepreneur 6. various of solar panels 7. various of Kakuma refugee camp 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Swahili): DESANTOS THEOPHILE BYIZIGIRO, Entertainment joint owner 9. various of Kakuma refugee camp STORYLINE: The Kakuma refugee camp, located 750 kilometers northwest of Kenya's capital Nairobi, is home to about 288,000 refugees from nine countries including South Sudan, Ethiopia, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Residents of Kakuma 3 are beneficiaries of green energy that is readily available via a mini grid that has been made possible thanks to Chinese solar technology. Vasco Hamisi is playing a pivotal

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Refugee girl living in Kenya defies odds to shine at Paris 2024

STORY: Refugee girl living in Kenya defies odds to shine at Paris 2024 SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:20 LOCATION: KAKUMA, Kenya CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the running school 2. various of athletes doing morning exercises 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): PERINA LOKURE NAKANG, Athlete 4. various of athletes doing morning exercises 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): PERINA LOKURE NAKANG, Athlete 6. various of athletes at training 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JANET JEPKOSGEI, Nakang's coach 8. various of athletes at training 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JANET JEPKOSGEI, Nakang's coach STORYLINE: Braving the cold early morning weather, a group of athletes meandered across the Nandi hills, located about 350 kilometers northwest of Nairobi, as part of their daily routine to build the stamina required for middle and long-distance races. Perina Lokure Nakang, a refugee girl from South Sudan, is a member of the group in their final preparations for the 2024 Summer Olympics, scheduled

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Foreign experience officer witnesses advanced skills of intelligent robots in SW China

STORY: Foreign experience officer witnesses advanced skills of intelligent robots in SW China SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chongqing 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ALINA IZOTOVA, Russian experience officer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHU YISONG, Chongqing Mechanical Technician College 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ALINA IZOTOVA, Russian experience officer 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHU YISONG, Chongqing Mechanical Technician College 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): ALINA IZOTOVA, Russian experience officer and ZHU YISONG, Chongqing Mechanical Technician College 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): ZHU YISONG, Chongqing Mechanical Technician College 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): ALINA IZOTOVA, Russian experience officer 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): ZHU YISONG, Chongqing Mechanical Technician College 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): ALINA IZOTOVA, Russian experience officer STORYLINE: Chongqing, China The 2nd Belt and Road International S

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China's Harbin attracts summer tourists with "off-season ice and snow"

STORY: China's Harbin attracts summer tourists with "off-season ice and snow" DATELINE: June 23, 2024 SHOOTING DATE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:50 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the attractions 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SUN ZEMIN, Deputy Director of Marketing Department of Harbin Ice and Snow World Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG YUYING, Staff member of Sun Island Scenic Area 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YU GUOHUI, Tourist from Guangdong 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): Russian tourists STORYLINE: Harbin in China's northernmost Heilongjiang Province has become a must-visit tourist destination to stay cool in summertime as well as enjoy unique "off-season ice and snow" attractions. Spanning an area of 23,000 square meters, the Fantasy Ice and Snow Hall offers visitors a chance to marvel at intricate ice sculptures and experience the enchanting ambiance created by the blend of ice, snow, light and shadow. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SUN ZEMIN, Deputy Director of Marketing Depar

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China unleashes new quality productive forces in push for innovation

STORY: China unleashes new quality productive forces in push for innovation SHOOTING TIME: March-June, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:44 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese economy related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERIK SOLHEIM, Co-chair of Europe-Asia Center, Former UN under-secretary-general 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AHMED AL-HUSSEINI, Researcher at the Faculty of African Studies of Cairo University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief editor of foreign news at The Guardian, Tanzania 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business STORYLINE: First introduced in 2023, "new quality productive forces" is a term that has grabbed the spotlight in China's pursuit of high-quality development. New quality productive forces refer to advanced productivity, setting the direction for the transformation and upgrading of the world's second-largest economy. These forces are freed from traditional economic

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Wushu brings Iraq, China even closer

STORY: Wushu brings Iraq, China even closer SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: CULTURE/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Wushu lovers practicing at Shaolin Classic School Organization in Kurdistan-Iraq 2. mid of Burhan Kamil practicing Wushu 3. various of Wushu lovers practicing at Shaolin Classic School Organization in Kurdistan-Iraq 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SORAN KHAFFAF, Wushu lover 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DANIEL BAHADEN, Wushu lover STORYLINE: In a Wushu club located in the city of Sulaymaniyah in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, over 100 local Chinese martial arts enthusiasts clad in traditional training attire are diligently practicing Wushu routines. Despite the midsummer heat of Sulaymaniyah, where the temperature has soared to above 40 degrees Celsius, their passion for Wushu burns even hotter. Burhan Kamil is the founder of this Wushu club. Like many foreign enthusiasts of Chinese Kung Fu, Burhan's fascination was s

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Great potential seen in China-Europe EV cooperation towards energy transition

STORY: Great potential seen in China-Europe EV cooperation towards energy transition SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese EVs 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAUL BURROWS, Secretary General of WAITRO (The World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FERDINAND DUDENHOEFFER, Director of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) in Bochum, Germany 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (German): HILDEGARD MUELLER, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): VIOLETA BULC, Former EU Commissioner for Transport and vice-chair of the Europe-Asia Center STORYLINE: In a move towards a sustainable future, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are contributing to Europe's green transformation, as revealed in a groundbreaking new report. Titled "Greening Europe -- Report on the Development of Chinese NEV Manufacturers

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ICRC sows seeds of hope for displaced people in Cameroon's Far North region

STORY: ICRC sows seeds of hope for displaced people in Cameroon's Far North region SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:27 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of displaced people in Hile Alifa 2. various of Abaicho Boukar 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ABAICHO BOUKAR, Displaced person 4. various of Feda Matna 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): FEDA MATNA, Displaced person 6. various of Arsene Kouame 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): ARSENE KOUAME, ICRC agricultural engineer STORYLINE: In Hile Alifa, a locality in Logone-et-Chari division of Cameroon's Far North region, hundreds of displaced people live in a sprawling mass of shelter made of wood and tall grass. Abaicho Boukar is one of them. He fled with his two wives and children after gunmen invaded his village, Karina, and inflicted pain and suffering on the villagers. They hoped to find peace and sanctuary when they arrived at Hile Alifa, but again, life became unbearable. More than 80 percent of the population in the region

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Refugees in Egypt wish for peace on World Refugee Day

STORY: Refugees in Egypt wish for peace on World Refugee Day SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:14 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of refugee boys playing a football game in Cairo 2. various of Kamal Mahmoud, a Sudanese coach 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): KAMAL MAHMOUD, Sudanese football coach living in Cairo 4. various of Kamal Mahmoud and refugee boys 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): KAMAL MAHMOUD, Sudanese football coach living in Cairo 6. various of refugee boys playing a football game 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): AHMED KHAMIS HASABALLAH, Palestinian journalist living in Cairo 8. various of refugee boys playing a football game 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): AHMED KHAMIS HASABALLAH, Palestinian journalist living in Cairo 10. various of Ahmed Khamis Hasaballah, Palestinian journalist living in Cairo 11. SOUNDBITE 5 (Arabic): AHMED KHAMIS HASABALLAH, Palestinian journalist living in Cairo STORYLINE: A dozen refugees and expatriates from Sudan, South Sudan, and other countri

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Palestinian refugees in Jordan yearn for returning home

STORY: Palestinian refugees in Jordan yearn for returning home SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:24 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Saleh Banat making Arabic coffee and the refugee camp 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SALEH BANAT, Palestinian refugee 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SALEH BANAT, Palestinian refugee 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): KHALED ARAR, Palestinian refugee 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): GAITH MOUSA, Palestinian refugee STORYLINE: As the world marks World Refugee Day on June 20, Palestinian refugees in Jordan said they dream of returning home and hope for better living conditions. "I wish to return to my homeland, Palestine, and leave the camp because life there revives the soul, as my father described it to me," said Saleh Banat, a resident of Jordan's Baqa'a refugee camp for Palestinian refugees, which is some 27 kilometers to the north of Amman. He told Xinhua that he used to visit Jerusalem before its occupation in 1967 and remembers its tourist,

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Refugees in Kenya transform arid lands into agricultural oasis to boost food security

STORY: Refugees in Kenya transform arid lands into agricultural oasis to boost food security SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: KAKUMA, Kenya CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kakuma Refugee Camp 2. various of farmers working in Kakuma Refugee Camp 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): ABDULAZIZ LUGAZO, Refugee from Somalia 4. various of the farm in Kakuma Refugee Camp 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NANDURI SATEESH, Head of the UNHCR-Kenya sub-office in Kakuma 6. various of the farm in Kakuma Refugee Camp STORYLINE: Deep in the heart of Kenya's arid northwest region, a transformation is taking place in Kakuma Refugee Camp. What was once a barren, inhospitable landscape is now a thriving agricultural oasis, thanks to the resilience and determination of refugees. Abdulaziz Lugazo, a 42-year-old Somali refugee and father of three, is weeding his vegetable crops, anticipating a bumper harvest in Kakuma. Kakuma Refugee Camp is the country's second largest camp hosting about

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Tailoring, craft making help refugee women in Uganda heal from war trauma

STORY: Tailoring, craft making help refugee women in Uganda heal from war trauma SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:04 LOCATION: Kampala CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of women knitting bags and learning tailoring 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kiswahili): FLORENCE MWAVITA BITONDE, Congolese refugee 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOYEUX MUGISHO, Head of the People for Peace and Defense of Rights (PPDR) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOYEUX MUGISHO, Head of the People for Peace and Defense of Rights (PPDR) 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Kiswahili): FLORENCE MWAVITA BITONDE, Congolese refugee 6. various of women learning tailoring STORYLINE: In the hustle and bustle of Kampala, the Ugandan capital, a group of Congolese refugee women are trying to fit in, hoping to heal from the war trauma they faced back home in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and stand on their own feet in a foreign country. As the world marks World Refugee Day on June 20, Grace Kashama, 38, a Congolese refugee said in

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Refugees, host communities stage walk in Kenya in show of solidarity

STORY: Refugees, host communities stage walk in Kenya in show of solidarity SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: KAKUMA, Kenya CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of refugees walking in communities in Kakuma 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANDURI SATEESH, Head of the UNHCR-Kenya sub-office in Kakuma 4. various of refugees walking in communities in Kakuma 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AJANG NYUOP BOL, Refugee community leader in Kakuma Refugee Camp 6. drone shot of the Kakuma Refugee Camp STORYLINE: Refugees based in Kakuma Refugee Camp in northwestern Kenya, host communities, and government officials on Wednesday staged a march organized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)-Kenya in support of solidarity amid the rising influx of refugees. Nanduri Sateesh, head of the UNHCR-Kenya sub-office in Kakuma, said the three-km walk symbolized the unity that has prevailed between the host communities and the more than 20 refugee nationalities hosted in K

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China is extremely innovative economy: Deutsche Bank China COO

STORY: China is extremely innovative economy: Deutsche Bank China COO SHOOTING TIME: June 17, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai 2. various of Deutsche Bank 3. various of China's Tianjin 4. various of Shanghai 5. SOUNDBITE (English): OLE GERDAU, Chief Operating Officer at Deutsche Bank China STORYLINE: Deutsche Bank has recently made substantial investments in enhancing its operational capacity in north China's Tianjin Municipality, said Ole Gerdau, chief operating officer at Deutsche Bank China. Deutsche Bank has a storied history marked by the establishment of its first international branch in Shanghai. Today, it is an international industry leader recognized as a preeminent financial institution among foreign banks in China, boasting an extensive array of licenses and a commitment to delivering financial services to a diverse clientele, including multinational corporations and financial entities. SOUNDBITE (Englis

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Refugee entrepreneurs thrive in Kenya's Kakuma Camp

STORY: Refugee entrepreneurs thrive in Kenya's Kakuma Camp SHOOTING DATE: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter 2. various of business enterprises in Kakuma Camp 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): SHUKURANI HOTA, Refugee entrepreneur 4. various of business enterprises in Kakuma Camp 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): VUMILIA KIZA SAIDI, Refugee entrepreneur 6. various of UNHCR supported camps 7. various of UNHCR official 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NANDURI SATEESH, Head of UNHCR-Kenya sub-office in Kakuma 9. various of business enterprises in Kakuma Camp STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter "Amid the challenges faced by the refugees in this Kakuma Camp here in Kenya, the dedication and compassion of NGOs and the host country Kenya are lighting the path of hope and empowerment towards a better future for the refugees." Shukurani Hota is among thousands of displaced persons who have found r

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Young Ethiopian endeavors to enhance Sino-Ethiopian cultural, language exchanges

STORY: Young Ethiopian endeavors to enhance Sino-Ethiopian cultural, language exchanges SHOOTING DATE: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of language school 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KALEAB ZELALEM, Founder of Ni Hao Habesha Language Training School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KALEAB ZELALEM, Founder of Ni Hao Habesha Language Training School 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BETHLEHEM ABERA, Student at the Ni Hao Habesha Language Training School 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SENAY ALEMNEW, Student at the Ni Hao Habesha Language Training School 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): KALEAB ZELALEM, Founder of Ni Hao Habesha Language Training School STORYLINE: Ni Hao Habesha Language Training School in Ethiopia is the first private institution in the East African country dedicated to teaching the Chinese language. Founded in 2022 by Ethiopian young man Kaleab Zelalem, the school reflects his deep passion for Chinese culture and language. This passion d

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Boeing CEO grilled by lawmakers in Senate hearing over safety

STORY: Boeing CEO grilled by lawmakers in Senate hearing over safety SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:39 LOCATION: Washington CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, U.S. Democratic Senator 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, U.S. Democratic Senator 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSH HAWLEY, U.S. Republican Senator 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DAVE CALHOUN, Boeing CEO 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, U.S. Democratic Senator 6. various of the hearing STORYLINE: Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun was grilled by U.S. lawmakers in a Senate hearing on Tuesday over the air giant's growing safety and quality control crises. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, U.S. Democratic Senator "It's not enough for Boeing to shrug its shoulders and say, well, mistakes happen. This is not an industry where it's okay to cut corners, to reduce inspections, to take shortcuts, and rely on broken parts that happen to be sitting around." Among the aud

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Exploring intangible cultural heritages along China's Grand Canal

STORY: Exploring intangible cultural heritages along China's Grand Canal SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: CANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Grand Canal 2. STANDUP (English): BAI LIN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of intangible cultural heritages on display 4. various of the Suzhou embroidery artwork 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG CHENGWEI, Tour guide at the exhibition hall 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG CHENGWEI, Tour guide at the exhibition hall 7. various of visitors 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHU YINGQING, Head of service department for visitors at the exhibition hall STORYLINE: An exhibition hall in Cangzhou, north China's Hebei Province, showcases a diverse array of intangible cultural heritages found along China's Grand Canal. With a history of more than 2,500 years, the Grand Canal served as a significant transportation artery in ancient China. STANDUP (English): BAI LIN, Xinhua correspondent "China's Grand Canal, a vast

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China expects bumper summer harvest

STORY: China expects bumper summer harvest SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 12, 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: JINAN, China CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the wheat harvest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GUO BOBO, Wheat farmer in Wenshang County, Shandong Province 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CAO DIANYU, Wheat farmer in Hebei Province 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU CHENGBING, Wheat farmer in Jiangsu Province 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHU CONGHUA, Expert from Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): WANG TAO, Wheat farmer in Sichuan Province 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): GUO TIANCAI, Professor of Henan Agricultural University STORYLINE: China is in its peak summer harvest season, usually spanning from May to late June. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, as of June 15, China had harvested around 310 million mu (around 20.68 million hectares) of winter wheat, with harvest progress surpassing 90 percent. The ministry said, this summer,

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What life like for people 700 years ago

STORY: What life like for people 700 years ago SHOOTING TIME: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:43 LOCATION: LINFEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guangsheng Temple in north China's Shanxi Province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent "Would you like to know what life was like for people in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368)? Let's step into the Shuishen or Water God Temple to have a look. On the walls all around, murals cover a total area of 197 square meters. These murals were painted in 1324. They mainly depict praying for rain, raining, and honoring the gods. When heaven blessed the land with rain, the most popular local performer was invited to perform to express gratitude to the Water God." SOUND

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Chinese language proficiency competition held in New Delhi

STORY: Chinese language proficiency competition held in New Delhi SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:58 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. various of the Chinese ambassador at the photo exhibition ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore's visit to China 3. various of the award ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OINAM THOITHOI CHANUT, Champion of the competition 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SUREKHA DANGWAL, Professor and vice-chancellor of Doon University STORYLINE: The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for foreign college students and secondary school students in India was held at the Embassy of China in New Delhi on Saturday. The competition was co-organized by the Chinese Embassy in India, Cheena-Bhavana of Visva-Bharati University, and the India China Academy. A total of 13 Indian contestants participated in the final competition, showcasing their Chinese language proficiency and

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Industry insiders, experts warn of fallout from EU's extra tariffs on Chinese EVs

STORY: Industry insiders, experts warn of fallout from EU's extra tariffs on Chinese EVs SHOOTING DATE: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:40 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese EVs 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): LJUBO JURCIC, Croatian economist and former minister of economy 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (German): HILDEGARD MUELLER, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WALTER DORING, Chairman of the Academy of German Hidden Champions 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): VIOLETA BULC, Vice-chair of the Europe-Asia Center, Former EU Transport Commissioner 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): FERDINAND DUDENHOEFFER, Director of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) in Bochum, Germany 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): HRVOJE PRPIC, President of Croatian Electric Vehicle Drivers Association 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): COSTANTINOS BT. COSTANTINOS, Professor of public policy at Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): FERDINAND DUDENHOEFFER,

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EU's tariff hikes on China's EVs will only hurt ourselves: Spanish commerce official

STORY: EU's tariff hikes on China's EVs will only hurt ourselves: Spanish commerce official SHOOTING TIME: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the European Commission Berlaymont building 2. various of China's EV industry 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): JOSEP MARIA GOMES, Int'l Business Developer, Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, Spain 4. various of the European Commission Berlaymont building 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): JOSEP MARIA GOMES, Int'l Business Developer, Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, Spain 6. various of China's EV industry 7. various of the European Commission Berlaymont building STORYLINE: The European Commission's plan to impose additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) will only hurt ourselves, said a Spanish commerce official in a recent interview with Xinhua. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): JOSEP MARIA GOMES, Int'l Business Developer, Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, Spain "We have seen over the years ho

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Chinese artist uses outsider art to heal people with mental disorders

STORY: Chinese artist uses outsider art to heal people with mental disorders SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of painting processes 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GUO HAIPING, Founder of Nanjing Outsider Art Studio 3. various of Xu Jian taking photos of his mother 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XU JIAN's mother, Parent of Nanjing Outsider Art Studio participants 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): GUO HAIPING, Founder of Nanjing Outsider Art Studio 6. various of participants at Nanjing Outsider Art Studio STORYLINE: With the support of local governments, Chinese artist Guo Haiping established Nanjing Outsider Art Studio in 2014 in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province. Guo has committed to exploring the artistic potential of all kinds of people with mental disorders and of those recovering from mental disorders, providing all-round support, and helping eliminate public prejudice and discrimination. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): G

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From surviving to thriving amidst sands, Chinese city fortifies "green Great Wall"

STORY: From surviving to thriving amidst sands, Chinese city fortifies "green Great Wall" SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024/ File DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Shapotou scenic spot 2. various of Zhongwei City 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TANG XIMING, Senior engineer, state-owned forestry farm in Zhongwei 4. various of the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU BING, National Forestry and Grassland Administration 6. various of the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RICHARD DJURIST NGENZI, Tanzanian student in Ningxia STORYLINE: Shapotou scenic spot Zhongwei City, NW China's Ningxia Marching along the southern edge of the Tengger Desert in northwest China, the group of students may find it hard to imagine how the desert presented a life-or-death crisis only decades ago. Such transformation has been achieved through China's recipe for sand control -- straw checkerboards

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China's new energy industry benefits Malaysia's green transformation

STORY: China's new energy industry benefits Malaysia's green transformation SHOOTING TIME: June 6, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the photovoltaic power station 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NOOR AZIE SYAMIRA, Photovoltaic power station administrative staff member 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOHD SUFFIAN, Photovoltaic power station safety officer 4. various of electric vehicles 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CUI ANQI, Managing director of Great Wall Motor Sales Malaysia Sdn Bhd 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LIEW CHIN TONG, Malaysian Investment, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister STORYLINE: Chinese new energy technologies and products are helping boost the green transformation drive in Malaysia. In Kuala Ketil, the southern part of Kedah state of Malaysia, stands a 260-acre photovoltaic power station. The power plant was built by China Energy Engineering Group Tianjin Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd., with an installed capacity of

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Chinese language proficiency competition held in Zimbabwe

STORY: Chinese language proficiency competition held in Zimbabwe SHOOTING TIME: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:57 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AVRIL MUKANYANGI, Winner of the high school segment of the competition 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILLIAM KAMUCHURUKA, Winner of the college students segment of the competition 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PAUL MAPFUMO, Vice Chancellor of the University of Zimbabwe 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe STORYLINE: Chinese language students in Zimbabwe on Friday showcased their language competence at the 23rd edition of the Chinese Bridge competition held at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. The competition, which drew participants from primary and secondary schools, as well as colleges, was organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Zimbabwe, with support from the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe and Chinese

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Ramaphosa reelected as South African president

STORY: Ramaphosa reelected as South African president SHOOTING TIME: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:08 LOCATION: Cape Town CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of members of parliament arriving at the venue of the first sitting of the National Assembly in Cape Town of South Africa 2. various of the chief justice presiding the first sitting of the National Assembly, new members of parliament singing the national anthem and swearing in 3. various of members of parliament casting their votes and cheering for the results during the first sitting of the National Assembly 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAYMOND ZONDO, Chief Justice of South Africa 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CYRIL RAMAPHOSA, Leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress STORYLINE: Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC), was reelected by the National Assembly on Friday as the nation's president for the next five years. Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, who presided over the firs

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German executives oppose EU tariffs on Chinese EVs

STORY: German executives oppose EU tariffs on Chinese EVs SHOOTING DATE: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: Berlin CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (German): HILDEGARD MUELLER, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WALTER DORING, Chairman of the Academy of German Hidden Champions 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MICHAEL BORCHMANN, Former head of the European and International Affairs Department of the federal German state of Hesse 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MICHAEL SCHUMANN, Chairman of the Board of the German Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade STORYLINE: German executives oppose the European Commission's plan to impose additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), calling for free and fair competition. The provisional duties envisaged by the Commission on the imports of EVs from China would range from 17.4 percent to 38.1 percent. SOUNDBITE 1 (German): HILDEG

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Zambia tourism body seeks stronger cooperation with China

STORY: Zambia tourism body seeks stronger cooperation with China SHOOTING TIME: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:20 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese built Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TECLA ZONDIWE-NGWENYA, TCZ treasurer 3. various of Mulungushi Conference Center 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): VICTOR INAMBWAE, TCZ chief executive officer 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STEPHEN MWANSA, TCZ service-level consultant 6. various of KKIA STORYLINE: Officials at the Tourism Council of Zambia (TCZ) have said that the council wants to see increased cooperation with China. The TCZ is keen to tap into the huge Chinese market to boost Zambia's tourism, said Tecla Zondiwe-Ngwenya, the TCZ treasurer. "It is a market that we are paying much attention to and respect," she said in an interview Wednesday. The Chinese are welcome to visit tourist sites in Zambia and invest in various untapped tourism areas in the country, Zondiwe-Ngwe

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Lecture on Marco Polo held in Zagreb

STORY: Lecture on Marco Polo held in Zagreb SHOOTING TIME: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Korcula island and the Marco Polo Center in Korcula 2. various of the lecture on Marco Polo 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BRANKO BALON, President of Croatian-Chinese Friendship Society for Cultural, Scientific and Economy Cooperation 4. various of the lecture on Marco Polo 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): VICKO MARELIC, Curator of the Marco Polo Center in Korcula 6. various of the lecture on Marco Polo STORYLINE: A lecture on Marco Polo was held at the Confucius Institute at the University of Zagreb by the Croatian-Chinese Friendship Society for Cultural, Scientific and Economy Cooperation on Wednesday. This year marks the 700th anniversary of the death of the legendary European traveler. The Marco Polo Center in Korcula was opened in 2023 to explore Marco Polo's connection with China as he was believed to be born in Korcula in present-day C

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American teachers, students underline importance of Sino-U.S. exchanges

STORY: American teachers, students underline importance of Sino-U.S. exchanges SHOOTING TIME: June 9, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: LANGFANG, HENGSHUI, SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hainan 2. various of American students 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CAROL HUMPHREYS, President of Sofia University, the U.S. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JORDAN AUSTIN, Student from University of Central Missouri, the U.S. 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JESSICA GOGERTY, Director of Advanced Learning for Des Moines Public Schools, the U.S. 6. various of American students engaged in extensive dialogues and activities STORYLINE: A number of American high school and university students, along with their teachers, have been invited to north China's Hebei Province for educational exchanges recently. During their visit, they engaged in extensive dialogues and activities with Chinese students and educators, fostering a deeper mutual understanding between the two nations. These exchanges

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Motorway under CPEC cooperation contributes to development in Pakistan's remote region

STORY: Motorway under CPEC cooperation contributes to development in Pakistan's remote region SHOOTING TIME: June 2, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KASHIF NAWAZ, Project director of Sukkur-Multan Motorway 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MASROOR, Chief patrol officer of Sukkur-Multan Motorway 4. various of the Sukkur-Multan Motorway 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JAMAL NASIR SHAH, Resident near the motorway STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "This Multan-Sukkur Motorway (M5), part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), built by the Chinese company, has not just provided state-of-the-art transportation facility, but in fact contributed to the socio-economic development of the area. Like all other CPEC projects, it is providing jobs as well as business opportunities to the people of the surrounding area, which is quite an underdeveloped part of Pakista

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Xizang in archives: guardian of history

STORY: Xizang in archives: guardian of history SHOOTING TIME: May 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of staff working at the Archives of Xizang Autonomous Region 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TSERING DONDRUP, Deputy director of archives management department, Archives of Xizang Autonomous Region 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Tibetan): TSERING DONDRUP, Deputy director of archives management department, Archives of Xizang Autonomous Region 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): TSERING DONDRUP, Deputy director of archives management department, Archives of Xizang Autonomous Region 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): TSERING DONDRUP, Deputy director of archives management department, Archives of Xizang Autonomous Region 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): TSERING DONDRUP, Deputy director of archives management department, Archives of Xizang Autonomous Region STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TSERING DONDRUP, Deputy director of archives management department, Archives of Xizang Autono

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Chinese embassy donates books to Syria's library

STORY: Chinese embassy donates books to Syria's library SHOOTING TIME: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:27 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese and Syrian flags 2. various of the books 3. various of Syrian culture minister and Chinese ambassador to Syria opening the section 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SHI HONGWEI, Chinese Ambassador to Syria 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): LUBANAH MSHAWEH, Syrian Culture Minister STORYLINE: The Chinese Embassy in Syria on Wednesday donated a vast collection of Chinese books, translated into both English and Arabic, to the Al-Assad National Library, the largest public library in Syria. The donation event took place at the library in the capital Damascus in the presence of Chinese Ambassador to Syria, Shi Hongwei, and Syria's Minister of Culture, Lubanah Mshaweh, highlighting the growing cultural exchange between China and Syria. The donated books cover a wide range of subjects, including Chinese history, literature, and contemporar

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Syrian vlogger explores rural life in China's Nanjing

STORY: Syrian vlogger explores rural life in China's Nanjing SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:38 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YE QUAN, Farm manager 3. STANDUP 2 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHENG BIN, Restaurant owner 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHENG BIN, Restaurant owner 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): CHENG BIN, Restaurant owner 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 9. STANDUP 3 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 10. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): ZHOU HEYING, Inheritor of Jiangning paper-cutting 11. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): ZHOU HEYING, Inheritor of Jiangning paper-cutting 12. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 13. STANDUP 4 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger "Hello, everyone, I'm Zein from Syria. I'm currently living in China. In 2010, I cam

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Foreign students in China's Guangxi enjoy vibe of Dragon Boat Festival

STORY: Foreign students in China's Guangxi enjoy vibe of Dragon Boat Festival SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): STEPAN PAVLOV, Russian student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): STELLA JANUARNI, Indonesian student 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): KORAPIN LINSRI, Thai student 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): Foreign students STORYLINE: A group of foreign students studying in south China's Guangxi experienced Chinese culture by engaging in traditional celebration activities during the Dragon Boat Festival. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): STEPAN PAVLOV, Russian student "Hi! Hello, I'm Sheng Jie (Chinese name). I'm from Russia and now studying at Guangxi Normal University. Today (Monday) marks China's Dragon Boat Festival. A dragon boat race is underway in Yongfu County of Guilin City. My foreign schoolmates and I have come here to watch the race, experience the festive vibe and learn about the Chines

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Iraq struggles to curb child labor after decades of wars, conflicts

STORY: Iraq struggles to curb child labor after decades of wars, conflicts SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sajjad working in the blacksmith workshop in Baghdad 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAJJAD, Iraqi child 3. various of Sajjad working in the blacksmith workshop in Baghdad 4. various of children working in markets in Baghdad 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED FAHIM, Lawyer STORYLINE: The 2024 World Day Against Child Labor falls on Wednesday. The Iraqi government has struggled to curb the proliferation of child labor as thousands of poor families have been forced to send their children to work due to grim financial situations. The U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 shattered the local political order and social stability and caused serious political, economic and social unrest. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAJJAD, Iraqi child "My name is Sajjad. I am 14 years old. I am in the second grade of an intermediate school. I work t

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China-Laos Railway sees travel boom during Dragon Boat Festival holiday

STORY: China-Laos Railway sees travel boom during Dragon Boat Festival holiday SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: XISHUANGBANNA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. aerial view of the Mohan railway station 2. various of cross-border passengers 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Passenger 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI SHILING, Tour guide in Yunnan 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI JUN, Railway police officer, Mohan checkpoint, Yunnan 6. various of cross-border passengers STORYLINE: During China's Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the China-Laos Railway saw a significant rise in international passengers. The China-Laos Railway had handled over 1,628 cross-border passenger trips during the three-day holiday, up 28.29 percent year on year, according to the Mohan checkpoint on China's border with Laos. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Passenger "We flew to Xishuangbanna from Guangzhou to experience the China-Laos Railway. We can go straight to Luang Prabang from Xishuangbanna station, which i

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Dragon boat race ushers in Uganda-China tourism season in Uganda

STORY: Dragon boat race ushers in Uganda-China tourism season in Uganda SHOOTING TIME: June 9, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: ENTEBBE, Uganda CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the dragon boat race 2. various of award ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FAN XUECHENG, Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy in Uganda 4. various of the race 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARTIN BAHINDUKA, Ugandan Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities 6. various of audiences at the event 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RODNEY BABAL, Ugandan paddler STORYLINE: The government of Uganda and the Chinese Embassy in the Eastern African country have jointly launched a tourism season between the two countries, with a dragon boat race held ahead of the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. Chinese companies in Uganda dispatched their best paddlers, both Chinese and Ugandan, to compete in the race, which also attracted participants from local communities, near the shore of Lak

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Dreams take off on unforgettable C919 flight from Hong Kong

STORY: Dreams take off on unforgettable C919 flight from Hong Kong SHOOTING TIME: June 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: HONG KONG/SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the C919 airliner 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HALIFEE KWOK, Sophomore at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GERI TANG, Student at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) 4. various of the C919 airliner 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): PANG TSZ HO, Student at Lingnan University 6. various of the C919 airliner STORYLINE: A round-trip flight carried more than 100 students from Hong Kong to Shanghai on June 1 for a weeks-long internship and exchange program. This was the maiden cross-border chartered flight by a C919 airliner. For many young passengers, nothing could be more memorable and exhilarating than being taken high up to the sky in a Chinese homegrown C919 passenger jet. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HALIFEE KWOK, Sophomore at Hong Kong Univ

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Cape Town celebrates Chinese Dragon Boat Festival with thrilling races

STORY: Cape Town celebrates Chinese Dragon Boat Festival with thrilling races SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Cape Town CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue, training and audience at the dragon boat race in Cape Town 2. various of competitions 3. various of drums, lion dances and medal ceremony at the dragon boat race in Cape Town 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DONG GANG, Leader of the Chinese community in Cape Town 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IGSAAN SALIE, Chairperson of the Cape Town Dragon Boat Association 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PAM NEWBY, Member of the Cape Town Dragon Boat Association 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DAVINA MEYER, Member of the winner team STORYLINE: The Chinese Dragon Boat Festival was celebrated with a competitive and inclusive dragon boat race on Saturday in Cape Town, making a splash in South Africa's legislative capital. Also known as Duanwu, the festival is a traditional Chinese holiday observed on the fifth day of the fifth mo